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MARATHON OFFSHORE FATHERS DAY DOLPHIN DERBY

Quick Details

Adult Angler | Early entry fee (on or before June 6th)

Ages 16+

$ 150

Adult Angler | Late entry fee (after June 6th)

Ages 16+

$ 195

Junior Angler

Ages 15 and under

$ 50

41st Annual Marathon Offshore Father’s Day Dolphin Derby!

πŸ’° Over 10K in Cash & Prizes!

CASH AND PRIZES FOR THE TOP 4 PLACES.

Largest Dolphin:

  • πŸ₯‡1st Place Prize – $4,000
  • πŸ₯ˆ2nd Place Prize – $2,000
  • πŸ₯‰3rd Place Prize – $1,000
  • 4th Place Prize – $500

Junior Division (15 Years of age or Younger)

  • πŸ₯‡1st: Rod & Reel Combo $200 value
  • πŸ₯ˆ2nd: Rod & Reel Combo $150 value
  • πŸ₯‰Rod & Reel Combo $100 value

Most Unusual Hard Luck Award

Schedule

  • Friday June 18th
    9am-6pm Captain’s Meeting (drop in at your convenience) and final registration at Two Conchs Bait & Tackle shop, 11499 Overseas Highway, Marathon FL 33050
  • Saturday June 19th
    8:00am lines in, 3:30pm lines out.
    4:00pm-5:30pm Weigh-in station located at Two Conchs Marina, 11587 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050
    6:00pm Awards banquet at The Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, 11710 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, Fl 33050

About

We are excited to host the 41st annual Fathers Day Dolphin Derby and we are counting down the days. We looking forward to seeing our old friends and some new boats, anglers and great fishing from the Marathon waters. The Dolphin are running strong this year so come join the fun.

Father’s Day Dolphin Derby Rules

  • IGFA Rules Apply
  • Lines in 8:00 AM Lines out 3:30 PM
  • Braid is permitted.
  • Fishing is allowed from North Key Largo to Key West. Bahamas waters are off limits. All fishing must be on the US side of the EEZ line. Any boats that past the EEZ line will be disqualified.
  • Weigh Station is open from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Two Conchs Bait & Tackle, 11499 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Florida 33050.
  • In the event of a tie, it’s the fish that was weighed in at the earliest time wins.
  • Cash & Prizes are paid/given out for the top 4 Adults only. *The same boat may win more than one place, but angler can win only one place.
  • Junior Anglers that want to participate in the Cash Prize must Register as Adult with Adult Fee.